City of Springfield Citizen’s Guide for RECYCLINGRECYCLING && YARDWASTEYARDWASTE CENTERSCENTERS

Recycling Facilities are Open Tuesday–Saturday By Appointment Only at the Household Chemical Collection Center (HCCC) Summer hours: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. | Winter Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Visit website for seasonal date details. Closed the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Materials accepted at all Recycling Centers: Aluminum, Cardboard, Glass, Paper, Plastic, Tin, and Yardwaste

Recycling is free, but suggested honor system fees and donations are encouraged at all facilities. Only cash and check accepted at all facilities. LOCATIONS RECYCLING IS CONVENIENT AT OUR FACILITIES!

1226 W. Nichols Street 3790 S. Farm Road 119 3020 S. Lone Pine Avenue 731 N. Franklin Avenue Safe and environmentally Brookline, MO Perfect for residents on the Convenient drop-off for responsible chemical Ideal drop-off for residents Southeast and East Central residents on the North side disposal near the Franklin on the Southwest and West sides of town. of town and those who Avenue Recycling Center. Central sides of town. • Mattress recycling work in center city. Accepting from these counties: • Open Sunday afternoons • Limited yardwaste • Mattress recycling • Greene during peak season. • Bagged mulch & compost • Limited yardwaste • Christian Call to verify hours. available for purchase • Polk • Bulk mulch & compost • Dallas available for purchase by • Webster bag or loose cubic yard. Appointment Only Call 864.2000 to schedule

SPRINGFIELD RECYCLING HOTLINE: 864.1904 FIND OUT MORE AT springfieldmo.gov/recycling The Do’s & Don’ts of Recycling in Springfield Remember to Keep These Tips in Mind: RECYCLING 101 YOU SHOULD ALWAYS Rinse out all beverage and food MATERIAL KNOW-HOW RECYCLE, TRASH, OR COMPOST containers and place any lids back on before placing in the Recycling isn’t tough, but it can be confusing figuring out if what you are throwing away should actually be recycling bin. recycled. In fact, it is estimated that nearly 60% of all waste at the Springfield Sanitary Landfill could have been recycled. An additional 12% of that could have been composted. So here are some tips:

ATTERIES COMPACT RECYCLE TRASH HOME COMPOSTING STYROFOAM & FLOURESCENT LIGHTBULBS »»Aluminum Cans »»Styrofoam Environmental Services strongly PLASTIC BAGS »»Tin Cans »»Plastic Bags encourages citizens to consider The recycle bin is no place for »»#1-7 Plastics »»Plastics with actively composting at home. materials like plastic bags, »»Plastic Bottles # not present packing peanuts, or any form of styrofoam. »»Soap, Shampoo, »»Junk Mail Plastic Cards This service is not available by private haulers or the City. We recommend disposing & Conditioner Bottles »»Pill Bottles of these through one of Compostable materials should not »»Plastic Produce »»Paper Coffee Cups our community recycling be recycled. & Food Containers »»Coated Food Boxes partners. springfieldmo.gov/recyclingguide »»Plastic Cups »»Glitter Coated Paper »»Pizza Boxes »»Corrugated Cardboard & Tissue Paper »»Coffee & Filters »»Paper »»Wax Paper »»Food Waste »»Newspaper »»Aluminum Foil »»Shredded Paper Phonebooks »»Plastic Wrap »»Paper Products »»Magazines »»Soft Six-Pack Rings -Not Plastic Coated »»Paperback Books »»Shiny Plastic Food & »»Napkins »»Photographs Drink Pouches »»Paper Towels NEEDLES »»Receipts »»Hardback Book Covers »»Facial Tissues »»Junk Mail & »»Ceramics »»Plant Waste Windowed Envelopes »»Porcelains »»Yard Waste »»Food Boxes »»Plastic Utensils »»Paper Bags »»Latex Paint Cans »»Glass Bottles -Must be Dried Out »»Glass Jugs »»LED Light Bulbs NEVER THROW THESE IN THE »»Vinyl Siding »»Plastic Furniture TRASH, RECYCLE, OR COMPOST »»Plastic Kiddie Pools »»CFL* Bulbs »»All Chemicals »»Oil Based Paint »»Lithium Batteries Items listed in orange may be recycled at participating businesses listed in our recycling partners database. Visit springfieldmo.gov/recyclingguide »»Needles »»Aerosol Paints

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SPRINGFIELD RECYCLING HOTLINE: 864.1904 SPRINGFIELD RECYCLING HOTLINE: 864.1904 FIND OUT MORE AT springfieldmo.gov/recycling FIND OUT MORE AT springfieldmo.gov/recycling HOUSEHOLD CHEMICAL COLLECTION CENTER Springfield’s Household Chemical Collection Center(HCCC) provides a safe and environmentally responsible means of disposal for unneeded household chemicals, thereby keeping these materials out of the landfill and helping to protect our region’s water supply. The center is open twice-weekly by appointment only. Please call 864.2000 to schedule. Visit springfieldmo.gov/HCCC for details on additional dates of service, accepted items and proper procedures for packing and transporting chemicals to the HCCC.

ADDITIONAL RECYCLING SERVICES OFFERED WE TAKE THAT TOO Mattress Recycling is now available at the Lone Pine and Franklin Avenue Recycling Centers, as well as the Springfield Sanitary Landfill. Mattresses and box springs, regardless of size, are accepted at a rate of $15 per piece. Only cash and check accepted at all facilities. Mattresses must be clean, dry and not infested.

Limited Amounts of Brush and Yardwaste can be disposed of at the Lone Pine and Franklin Centers. »» An honor fee of $.50 per bag/bundle is suggested for city residents. »» Citizens bringing yardwaste from residences outside the city limits of Springfield are requested to pay honor system fees of $1/bag for grass/leaves and $1/bundle for brush. »» Bags of leaves/grass are based on 32-gallon trash bag. »» Bundles of brush must be no more than 18” in diameter with branches less than 2” in diameter, cut no longer than 4’ in length. »» Grass/leaves are limited to no more than 10 bags per day. »» Brush is limited to no more than two bundles per day. »» No brush or yardwaste is accepted from commercial haulers, property managers or lawn services at the Lone Pine or Franklin Avenue Recycling Centers.

THE SYSTEM & YOU ISWMS IS MORE THAN A BUNCH OF LETTERS. The City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services Solid Waste Division integrates various programs and services to help manage and reduce Springfield’s waste stream. Approved by voters in 1991, Springfield’s Integrated Solid Waste Management System includes the Springfield Sanitary Landfill, three recycling drop-off sites, a Yardwaste Recycling Center, Household Chemical Collection Center and education and market development programs. Curbside collection of trash and recyclables is provided by private, independent trash hauling companies. This environmentally sound and economically feasible system represents a long-term solution to preserve the natural resources of the region for present and future generations.

The Integrated Solid Waste Management System is funded primarily by revenue generated from disposal or “tipping” fees at the Sanitary Landfill. The sale of compost and mulch products, grants, honor system fees and donations also contribute to funding the System. CONTACTS QUICK LINKS City of Springfield springfieldmo.gov/recycling Department of Environmental Services springfieldmo.gov/solidwaste Solid Waste Management Division 290 E. Central St. SOCIAL MEDIA Springfield, MO 65802 RECYCLING HOTLINE (417) 864.1904

REVISED 07/2019 • PRODUCED BY THE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION • PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER